TKKM o Manawatu vs Whakarongo School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 2.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
TKKM o Manawatu
Kelvin Grove · State full primary · Years 1–8
119 students
Whakarongo School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
490 students
| Measure | TKKM o Manawatu Kelvin Grove, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whakarongo School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #81 of 111 | #13 of 111 |
| National rank | #1314 of 1,559 | #497 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 119 | 490 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 506 | 424 |
| Total roll | 119 | 490 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 28.9% | -10.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 100% | 19.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.6% |
| suburb or town | Kelvin Grove | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.tkkmom.ac.nz | www.whakarongo.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Whakarongo School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.1 vs 30.6).
- •Whakarongo School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (424 vs 506).
- •Whakarongo School does better on roll size (490 vs 119).
- •TKKM o Manawatu does better on roll growth (5 years) (28.9% vs -10.5%).
- •Whakarongo School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 119.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is TKKM o Manawatu better than Whakarongo School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whakarongo School ranks higher (65.1 vs 30.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are TKKM o Manawatu and Whakarongo School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Kelvin Grove and Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
TKKM o Manawatu: 506. Whakarongo School: 424. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do TKKM o Manawatu and Whakarongo School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
TKKM o Manawatu is 81st of 111 and Whakarongo School is 13th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).